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Ryan Ladika

Joined: Oct 18, 2017

Ryan Ladika is a sports reporter for the Minot Daily News in Minot, North Dakota. A Colorado native, he grew up attending Rockies games before attending Arizona State University and majoring in sports journalism. He graduated from ASU in May of 2020.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates a three run home run with Raimel Tapia #15 and Nolan Arenado #28 during the sixteenth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 24, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Ranking the Rockies’ facial hair

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 30: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the top of the first inning of a Major League Baseball game at Oracle Park on June 30, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: NL West Preview Series – Arizona Diamondbacks

DENVER, CO - JULY 25: Starting pitcher Jon Gray #55 of the Colorado Rockies delivers to home plate in the first inning against the Houston Astros during interleague play at Coors Field on July 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: It’s time to stop calling Jon Gray “mentally weak”

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 5: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates after a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on September 5, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Depth at every position heading into spring training

DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Adam Ottavino #0 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the New York Mets in the seventh inning of a game at Coors Field on June 19, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

What Adam Ottavino’s signing means for the Yankees and Rockies

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 8: Second baseman DJ LeMahieu #9 of the Colorado Rockies turns a double play after forcing Denard Span #4 of the Seattle Mariners at first base on a ball hit Ryon Healy #27 of the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning of a game at Safeco Field on July 8, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: What DJ LeMahieu’s departure means for the franchise

BOSTON, MA - MAY 29: Justin Smoak #14 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Fenway Park on May 29, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies rumors: What these players would bring to the team

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 28: Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Coors Field on September 28, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: An ode to the strength of the starting rotation

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 23: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies reacts to a strike during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Nolan Arenado falls short in latest MVP bid

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: DJ LeMahieu #9 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates a win with Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Arenado and LeMahieu win 2018 Gold Glove Awards

DENVER, CO - MAY 25: Trevor Story #27 of the Colorado Rockies throws to second base on a double play to force out Tucker Barnhart #16 of the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning at Coors Field on May 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Colorado won 5-4. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Why Trevor Story was not among Gold Glove finalists

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 24: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies signs autographs for fans before a game against the San Diego Padres during Players Weekend at Coors Field on August 24, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Players are wearing special jerseys with their nicknames on them during Players' Weekend. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Jeff Bridich joins Mad Dog on High Heat

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 25: Matt Holliday #7 of the Colorado Rockies points to the dugout to celebrate after hitting a seventh inning solo homerun against the St. Louis Cardinals at Coors Field on August 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Players are wearing special jerseys with their nicknames on them during Players' Weekend. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: August numbers you should know

DENVER, CO - APRIL 11: Wade Davis #71 of the Colorado Rockies throws in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on April 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: What’s wrong with Wade Davis?

SEATTLE, WA - JULY 7: Starter Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 7, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: What worked well before the All-Star break

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 13: Ian Desmond #20 of the Colorado Rockies high-fives Tom Murphy #23 after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies: Ian Desmond turning the corner?